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Man with quadriplegia who cycled across Canada honored
YorkRegion.com
Newmarket, Ontario, is mourning Kevin Mills, a man with quadriplegia who hand-cycled across Canada to raise spinal cord injury awareness. Mayor Taylor called his efforts comparable to Terry Fox, highlighting Mills's determination and impact on accessibility advocacy. Read More
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Why emergency response delay may have cost a life
CTV News
A legal clinic claims paramedics were delayed reaching a homeless encampment due to a security vehicle blocking the entrance. The Region of Waterloo denies the delay, but residents say blocked access has become a dangerous recurring issue. Read More
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Signs Ontario's paramedic system is stretched too thin
The Walrus
After witnessing a child's death, paramedic Zachary Green was urged to keep working, which is a reflection of dire staffing in Ontario's remote towns. With limited help and harsh conditions, paramedics face relentless shifts and inadequate mental health support. Read More
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Why first responders in Ontario need urgent support
CUPE Ontario
May 1 honors first responders whose tireless dedication saves lives. CUPE Ontario commends its paramedics and dispatchers for their critical role, but warns that ongoing staffing shortages, delayed funding and rising costs threaten their ability to deliver lifesaving care. Read More
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Why Quebec is pulling the plug on 1 electric vehicle giant
CBC
Quebec will halt further funding for Lion Electric, once a cornerstone of its EV vision. Facing financial woes, the company sought government aid but was denied. Officials now question the short-term future of transportation electrification amid shifting U.S. priorities. Read More
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Woman's ER death led to a police oversight probe
CTV News
A woman exhibiting erratic behavior after consuming alcohol and cocaine died in an Edmonton ER following police transport. ASIRT found no wrongdoing. Officers had intervened after EMS deemed it nonemergency and the woman became unruly during a family-led hospital trip. Read More
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3 essentials Canadians would grab before fleeing disaster
Global Newswire via First Onsite
As wildfires and floods increase, a new survey shows Canadians prioritize saving pets, credit cards and documents in emergencies. The findings, released before Emergency Preparedness Week, underscore emotional decisions and the urgency of readiness planning. Read More
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